Joan M. (Curran) Senese, 83, of Franklin died June 15 in her home. She was the wife of the late Louis Senese who died in 1967.
Born in Somerville, March 14, 1930, the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Ahern) Curran, Mrs. Senese was raised in South Boston and had lived in Boston for many years prior to moving to Franklin 40 years ago.
Joan was a devoted mother and grandmother. Joan spent most of her career in the food industry then transitioned into retail. While in retirement, Joan was a member of the Franklin Senior Center and enjoyed playing bingo. An avid lover of Irish music, her Irish eyes were always smiling.
She is survived by her children Louis Senese and his wife Audrey of Sandwich and Brenda Hawkes and her late husband John Hawkes of Franklin.
She was the sister of the late Thomas, John “Noel” and Frank Curran.
She is also survived by her grandchildren, Michelle, Marlene, Michael, Mark, William, Acadia, Angela and Jude.
Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday June 19 in the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 131 Main Street in Franklin at 11:00 a.m.
Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Franklin.
Visitation will be on Wednesday from 10:00-11:00.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to the Franklin Food Pantry, 43 West Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038.